Coherent stock jumps 14% as Nvidia commits $2 billion in AI optics deal
Nvidia said Monday it will invest $2 billion each in Coherent and Lumentum, securing future supply of advanced photonics components. Coherent shares jumped 14% and Lumentum rose 8% in midday trading. Nvidia bought 7.8 million Coherent shares at $256.80 each in a private placement. The deals include multi-year purchase commitments and access to new product lines.